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(POST-PRACTICE UPDATE: Rogers returned to practice in a limited capacity Tuesday. He participated in position drills and appeared to move well. He took part in the beginning of team drills before watching the remainder of practice from the sideline).

Niners cornerback Carlos Rogers revealed today that he suffered a right calf strain last month that’s kept him out of most of the OTAs and will likely keep him sidelined during this week’s three-day minicamp.

Rogers, 30, who had a career-high six interceptions and earned his first Pro Bowl berth last year, expects to be ready for training camp in late July.

“Just taking it day by day,” he said. “(I) started doing more today. There ain’t no rush. Not worth messing it up even worse.”

Rogers has been present during the 49ers’ practices, often working out on a side field with a trainer. He said it’s the second time in his eight-year career that he’s participated in a full offseason program.

He missed out on workout bonuses, he said, during his six seasons with the Redskins. He didn’t specify if he had a workout bonus as part of the four-year, $31.3 million contract he signed in March, but he said his motivation for staying in Santa Clara wasn’t tied to money.

“Being with this team, I said, ‘I’m going to commit to it and be here this offseason,’” Rogers said. “Regardless of bonus, because I had bonuses in Washington, it doesn’t have anything to with that. I just decided to be here with this team and do my offseason program here. It’s been good.”